In comparison with governmental affairs newsies are small matters. This photo taken in the shadow of the National Capitol where the laws are made. This group of young newsboys sells on the Capitol grounds every day, ages 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years. The only boy with a badge, was the 8 year old, and it didn't belong to him. Names are Tony Passaro, 8 yrs. old, 124 Schottes Alley N.E.; Joseph Passaro, 11 yrs. old, (has made application for badge) Joseph Mase (9 yrs. old), 122 Schottes Alley. Joseph Tucci, (10 yrs. old), 411 1/2 5th St., N.E. Jack Giovinazzi, 228 Schottes Alley, 12 yrs. old. Is in ungraded school for incorrigibility in school.

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Location: [Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia].

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1912 April.

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1 photographic print.

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Title from NCLC caption card.

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Attribution to Hine based on provenance.

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In album: Street trades.

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Hine no. 2917.

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No location recorded on caption card; probably Washington, D.C., based on content and captions for photos with neighboring numbers.

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No known restrictions on publication.

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General information about the Lewis Hine child labor photos is available at

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Boys.

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Newspaper vendors.

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Capitols.

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Photographic prints.

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Photographs from the records of the National Child Labor Committee (U.S.)